Bacon cheeseburger soup
Somewhat decadent but oh so tasty soup.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 533kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz ground chicken or use 90% lean ground beef
- 1 slice thick cut bacon, chopped into small bits
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 cups 1% milk
- 2 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 med onion, diced small or chopped in food processor
- 2 carrots, shredded
- 2 stalks celery, diced small or chopped in a food processor
- 1 med. russet potato, peeled and diced small
- 12 slices Kraft singles American cheese, cubed to melt better
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce, (optional)
Instructions
- In a dutch oven or large stock pot, place the bacon and ground meat on medium heat and brown, 5 or 6 minutes.
- Once browned, add the 3 tbsp of oil and the 1/4 cup of flour and stir and cook the flour about one minute.
- Next, add the milk and stir to incorporate the flour and then add the broth and bring to a boil. Use a wooden spoon to scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add the carrots, onion, celery, and potato, reduce to a simmer and cook until the vegetables have softened, 20 minutes.
- Stir in the cheese to melt, taste and adjust flavor with salt and pepper as desired.
- Remove from the heat and serve, garnish with croutons, additional cheese and parsley if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 533kcal